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| | Great outdoors hiking trails are perfect and plentiful in Oregon, and Bear Creek Trail in Wallowa County is one of them. Hitting the wilderness trails is always an enjoyable thing to do, and Bear Creek Trail in Wallowa County, Oregon is just what you need. If you happen to be in Oregon, why not go backcountry hiking, it is a wonderful way to spend some time. This backcountry trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Bear Creek Trail is 44.2 miles long; it's |
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considered a longer trek. This wilderness trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Oregon is a fine outdoors state. The total elevation difference for
| | Bear Creek Trail is 4,687 feet, and that is higher than average. There are plenty of trails in Oregon; each one of them is different from the others. This wilderness hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Bear Creek Trail is pretty dried out generally; December is the month that gets the most snow while July is generally the driest month. Bear Creek Trail is a wilderness trail rather far from La Grande, but many people like to trek here to be close to the fresh air. These wilderness | |
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trails here in the Wallowa Mountains are the best way to enjoy these hills. Some parts of this wilderness hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. There are so
many backcountry hiking trails in this region. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 6.5 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking
trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. High temperatures at Bear Creek Trail through the days of summer are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs through the winter are regularly in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Bear Creek Trail.
Briefly
about the general area:
Monument Point is not far from Bear Creek Trail at all; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Granite Creek. A short visit to Goat Mountain Spring is always worthwhile, and hey, Blowout Basin Creek is a pleasant local stream.
Not enough hours
in a day to enjoy this place. Since you're here at Bear Creek Trail why not have a look at Sturgil Saddle, and camping is available at Out Post RV Park. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Wallowa Mountains. Corral Basin is a great location to check out, and a wonderful site
to camp here at Bear Creek Trail is Goebel's. Places like McCubbin Basin are splendid to have a look at, and Huckleberry Spring is an inspiring site to take a look at while you're here.
All the outdoors fun things in the Wallowa Mountains will keep you coming back repeatedly.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.4738, Longitude -117.5585
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.2965, Longitude -117.3994
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 22.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 13.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 22.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 44.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 19.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 44.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 19.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4687 feet
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
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13 miles away
This full-service Enterprise, Oregon hotel is minutes away from local attractions and is an ideal weekend getaway from busy everyday life. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing getaway to Northwestern Orego...
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
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36 miles away
This resort-style Baker City, Oregon hotel offers convenient access to a variety of recreational activities as well as local attractions. Discover one of the most relaxing and convenient hotels in E...
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Outdoors Recreation Near La Grande, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of La Grande, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek Trail, Wallowa Mountains, Wallowa County, Oregon
Local climate location: ELGIN 4 miles away
        
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
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36 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Washboard Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 3 miles away, 20.6 hiking miles, 897 feet elevation difference |
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North Minam Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 5 miles away, 22.8 hiking miles, 4044 feet elevation difference |
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Bowman Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 6 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2945 feet elevation difference |
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Copper Creek Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 9 miles away, 13.2 hiking miles, 3358 feet elevation difference |
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Crooked Trail, Wallowa County
County
, 11 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 516 feet elevation difference |
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Salt Trail, Union County
County
, 11 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 3105 feet elevation difference |
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Huckleberry Trail, Union County
County
, 13 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2763 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 30 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 32 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 35 miles away, Class I - 32 miles long (Riverside City Park to Elgin) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 42 miles away, Class II-IV - 27 miles long (Boggan's Oasis to Snake River) |
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| | Hotels Near Bear Creek Trail:
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Best Western Rama Inn & Suites, Enterprise
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Sunridge Inn, Baker City
, 36 miles away |
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Baker City Super 8 Motel, Baker City
, 36 miles away |
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Quality Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 37 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Baker City, Baker City
, 37 miles away |
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37 miles away
